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Powered by Sepwen!Thu, 24 Jan 2019 12:55:09 +0000en-UShourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.9What to do when severe summer weather hitshttp://www.seo528.info/what-to-do-when-severe-summer-weather-hits/
Thu, 24 Jan 2019 12:55:09 +0000http://www.seo528.info/what-to-do-when-severe-summer-weather-hits/In the summer, severe weather can hit at any time and when it does do you know what to do to keep yourself and your family safe?

In the past four days alone, there have been four confirmed tornadoes or probable tornadoes in Alberta. No injuries were reported, but if you were put in a situation where severe weather was approaching, would you know what to do?

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From hail and flooding, to thunderstorms and tornadoes, here’s a look at what you should do in each situation to stay safe.

Thunder and lightning

Every year in Canada, lightning kills approximately 10 Canadians and injures 100 to 150 others. The most important thing to remember, according to Environment Canada, is there is no safe place outdoors during a thunderstorm.

“Lightning is the most deadly single weather event in Canada, leading to more fatalities and injuries than any other weather event other than the cold,” Global Edmonton chief meteorologist Jesse Beyer said.

“With over two million lightning strikes recorded annually – nearly one strike every three seconds in the summer – this should be top of mind while taking part in outdoor activities.”

READ MORE: Lightning: Know how to stay safe

If you can hear thunder, you are within striking distance of lightning. Whether you’re in the garden or on the golf course, it’s important to take shelter immediately.

If you cannot find an enclosed building, get into a metal-roofed vehicle and stay inside for 30 minutes after the last rumble of thunderIf you are in a car, do not park under tall objects that could toppleIf you are stuck outside, do not stand near tall objects, under trees or anything made of metal. Take shelter in a low lying areaIf you are on the water get to shore as quickly as possible

READ MORE: 5 severe weather myths debunked

Tornado

Peak tornado season is June through August. Two of the top four deadliest tornadoes in Canadian history have occurred in Alberta. In Edmonton in 1987, 27 people were killed on what’s now known as Black Friday. In Pine Lake in 2000, 12 people were killed when a tornado ripped through Green Acres Campground.

When it comes to tornadoes, it’s important to keep an eye on the sky and monitor Environment Canada weather watches and warnings. When a tornado threatens, take shelter immediately.

Head to the lowest level of a sturdy building and stick to the middle of the structureStay away from exterior walls and windowsClose all doors and windowsIf you are in a multi-storey building get towards the centre of the building and to the lower floors if possibleIf you are in a mobile home, head to the nearest sturdy shelterIf you are outside without shelter, lie flat in a ditch, ravine or low-lying area and shield you head and neck with your arms

Ponoka residents clean up after storm packs serious punch

Frightening funnel cloud forms in central Alberta

Funnel cloud spotted in central Alberta

Global’s Brienne Glass from Ponoka

Videos and photos of funnel cloud in Ponoka

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Central Alberta residents clean up after vicious storm rips through

READ MORE: A tornado is coming: These are the services that could save your life

Wind

Strong winds can damage property and turn loose items into dangerous projectiles. Environment Canada recommends staying inside until it is safe but urges people to stay away from outside walls and windows.

Heavy rain and flooding

On average, the Prairies sees about 20 short-lived severe thunderstorm rain events per year. It’s important for people to know the potential risks for flooding in their area.

Avoid roadway underpasses, drainage ditches, low lying areas and water collection areas as they can unexpectedly flood or overflowDo not try to drive across a flooded road because you may not know the condition of the road underneathStay away from power lines or electrical wires

Hail

While it may be tempting to go to the window and snap a picture when hail begins to fall, hail can be dangerous and cause extensive damage.

Seek shelter in a solid building and stay away from windows, glass doors or skylights as the glass can shatterIf you are in a vehicle, pull over and protect yourself from possible shattered glassIf you are outside with no shelter, crouch down, face away from the wind and protect your head and neck with your armsIf lightning is also present, stay away from tall objects such as trees, towers, metal fences or posts

READ MORE: Tips for staying safe during severe weather

For more information on severe weather, head to Environment Canada’s website.

Watch below: Alberta has been hit by some wild weather over the past few days. Severe storms have been popping up in virtually every corner of the province and have ranged from heavy rain to tornado warnings. With every warning comes a rush of adrenaline for storm chasers. But as Sarah Kraus reports, doing so is incredibly dangerous.

Watch below: A massive storm cell blew through the Killam/ Hardisty region Sunday afternoon. A tornado warning was issued for the region at 4:24 p.m. The warning was dropped at 4:46 p.m. Here’s a look at a funnel cloud spotted in the Killam area Sunday.

In the summer, severe weather can hit at any time and when it does do you know what to do to keep yourself and your family safe?

In the past four days alone, there have been four confirmed tornadoes or probable tornadoes in Alberta. No injuries were reported, but if you were put in a situation where severe weather was approaching, would you know what to do?

Related

Alberta hit with 4 tornadoes in 4 days

The science behind tornadoes: What they are and how they form

Tornadoes: The myths and the facts

How you can stay safe and save lives this severe weather season

From hail and flooding, to thunderstorms and tornadoes, here’s a look at what you should do in each situation to stay safe.

Thunder and lightning

Every year in Canada, lightning kills approximately 10 Canadians and injures 100 to 150 others. The most important thing to remember, according to Environment Canada, is there is no safe place outdoors during a thunderstorm.

“Lightning is the most deadly single weather event in Canada, leading to more fatalities and injuries than any other weather event other than the cold,” Global Edmonton chief meteorologist Jesse Beyer said.

“With over two million lightning strikes recorded annually – nearly one strike every three seconds in the summer – this should be top of mind while taking part in outdoor activities.”

READ MORE: Lightning: Know how to stay safe

If you can hear thunder, you are within striking distance of lightning. Whether you’re in the garden or on the golf course, it’s important to take shelter immediately.

If you cannot find an enclosed building, get into a metal-roofed vehicle and stay inside for 30 minutes after the last rumble of thunderIf you are in a car, do not park under tall objects that could toppleIf you are stuck outside, do not stand near tall objects, under trees or anything made of metal. Take shelter in a low lying areaIf you are on the water get to shore as quickly as possible

READ MORE: 5 severe weather myths debunked

Tornado

Peak tornado season is June through August. Two of the top four deadliest tornadoes in Canadian history have occurred in Alberta. In Edmonton in 1987, 27 people were killed on what’s now known as Black Friday. In Pine Lake in 2000, 12 people were killed when a tornado ripped through Green Acres Campground.

When it comes to tornadoes, it’s important to keep an eye on the sky and monitor Environment Canada weather watches and warnings. When a tornado threatens, take shelter immediately.

Head to the lowest level of a sturdy building and stick to the middle of the structureStay away from exterior walls and windowsClose all doors and windowsIf you are in a multi-storey building get towards the centre of the building and to the lower floors if possibleIf you are in a mobile home, head to the nearest sturdy shelterIf you are outside without shelter, lie flat in a ditch, ravine or low-lying area and shield you head and neck with your arms

Ponoka residents clean up after storm packs serious punch

Frightening funnel cloud forms in central Alberta

Funnel cloud spotted in central Alberta

Global’s Brienne Glass from Ponoka

Videos and photos of funnel cloud in Ponoka

00:29

Central Alberta residents clean up after vicious storm rips through

READ MORE: A tornado is coming: These are the services that could save your life

Wind

Strong winds can damage property and turn loose items into dangerous projectiles. Environment Canada recommends staying inside until it is safe but urges people to stay away from outside walls and windows.

Heavy rain and flooding

On average, the Prairies sees about 20 short-lived severe thunderstorm rain events per year. It’s important for people to know the potential risks for flooding in their area.

Avoid roadway underpasses, drainage ditches, low lying areas and water collection areas as they can unexpectedly flood or overflowDo not try to drive across a flooded road because you may not know the condition of the road underneathStay away from power lines or electrical wires

Hail

While it may be tempting to go to the window and snap a picture when hail begins to fall, hail can be dangerous and cause extensive damage.

Seek shelter in a solid building and stay away from windows, glass doors or skylights as the glass can shatterIf you are in a vehicle, pull over and protect yourself from possible shattered glassIf you are outside with no shelter, crouch down, face away from the wind and protect your head and neck with your armsIf lightning is also present, stay away from tall objects such as trees, towers, metal fences or posts

READ MORE: Tips for staying safe during severe weather

For more information on severe weather, head to Environment Canada’s website.

Watch below: Alberta has been hit by some wild weather over the past few days. Severe storms have been popping up in virtually every corner of the province and have ranged from heavy rain to tornado warnings. With every warning comes a rush of adrenaline for storm chasers. But as Sarah Kraus reports, doing so is incredibly dangerous.

Watch below: A massive storm cell blew through the Killam/ Hardisty region Sunday afternoon. A tornado warning was issued for the region at 4:24 p.m. The warning was dropped at 4:46 p.m. Here’s a look at a funnel cloud spotted in the Killam area Sunday.

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Province to begin Yorkton, Sask. regional transportation studyhttp://www.seo528.info/province-to-begin-yorkton-sask-regional-transportation-study/
Thu, 24 Jan 2019 12:55:07 +0000http://www.seo528.info/province-to-begin-yorkton-sask-regional-transportation-study/Yorkton’s growth over the last 10 years has led to the province holding an open house to try and understand what the area needs for better transportation.

The Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure, the City of Yorkton and the RM of Wallace and Orkney are partnering to complete a long-range transportation study for the area.

The government says the Yorkton Regional Transportation study will help provincial and municipal officals better understand the transportation needs for the area. Residents will have an opportunity to learn more about the study in an upcoming open house.

“Yorkton is one of the fastest growing areas of the province and enjoys the third-largest trading region,” Highways and Infrastructure Minister Nancy Heppner said.

“We are pleased to partner with the city and RMs of Wallace and Orkney to plan for the future infrastructure needs of the Yorkton region.”

The study will include a review of the local road network, as well as the potential for changing traffic patterns and road requirements based on economic and population forecasts.

Traffic counts have also been collected and a regional transportation demand model will also be developed to help generate traffic forecasts and attempt to identify future traffic patterns.

The results will be a long range plan with road network options.

“Yorkton has experienced substantial growth over the past 10 years and is the regional economic hub for an estimated trading area of 200,000 individuals in East Central Saskatchewan and Western Manitoba,” Yorkton Mayor Bob Maloney said.

“Discussions with our business community indicate a need to improve transportation efficiencies in Yorkton and surrounding municipalities to continue to meet growing economic needs in the region.”

The open house will be held in the Ravine Room at the Gallagher Centre at 455 Broadway Street W on Tuesday, July 12 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Continue reading →]]>Yorkton’s growth over the last 10 years has led to the province holding an open house to try and understand what the area needs for better transportation.

The Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure, the City of Yorkton and the RM of Wallace and Orkney are partnering to complete a long-range transportation study for the area.

The government says the Yorkton Regional Transportation study will help provincial and municipal officals better understand the transportation needs for the area. Residents will have an opportunity to learn more about the study in an upcoming open house.

“Yorkton is one of the fastest growing areas of the province and enjoys the third-largest trading region,” Highways and Infrastructure Minister Nancy Heppner said.

“We are pleased to partner with the city and RMs of Wallace and Orkney to plan for the future infrastructure needs of the Yorkton region.”

The study will include a review of the local road network, as well as the potential for changing traffic patterns and road requirements based on economic and population forecasts.

Traffic counts have also been collected and a regional transportation demand model will also be developed to help generate traffic forecasts and attempt to identify future traffic patterns.

The results will be a long range plan with road network options.

“Yorkton has experienced substantial growth over the past 10 years and is the regional economic hub for an estimated trading area of 200,000 individuals in East Central Saskatchewan and Western Manitoba,” Yorkton Mayor Bob Maloney said.

“Discussions with our business community indicate a need to improve transportation efficiencies in Yorkton and surrounding municipalities to continue to meet growing economic needs in the region.”

The open house will be held in the Ravine Room at the Gallagher Centre at 455 Broadway Street W on Tuesday, July 12 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

]]>Caught on camera: man tries to smash window of driver’s car in Winnipeghttp://www.seo528.info/caught-on-camera-man-tries-to-smash-window-of-drivers-car-in-winnipeg/
Thu, 24 Jan 2019 12:55:06 +0000http://www.seo528.info/caught-on-camera-man-tries-to-smash-window-of-drivers-car-in-winnipeg/WINNIPEG —; A violent act of road rage, showing a man attempting to smash the window of a vehicle stopped traffic in St. Vital, was caught on camera.

The video shows Roman Jestadt and his brother driving near St. Anne’s road on Friday, when an SUV pulled beside them at a red light. It then shows Jestadt exchanging angry words with the driver and passenger of the SUV.

The next time the two vehicles came to a stop, the passenger in the SUV got out of the car, and attempted to smash Jestadt’s window.

“I was thinking I’ve got to get out of here, but I’m kind of boxed in because they stopped in front and there’s car in the other lane, so I can’t really go anywhere. He’s just pounding on the glass,” Jestadt said. “It was really a surreal kind of experience.”

Jestadt and his brother were able to drive off without getting hurt and quickly called the cops.

“The fact he’s trying to smash my window, it’s like they’ll probably have no problems ramming my car. At that point so I was literally fearing for my life,” Jestadt said.

Winnipeg police confirmed they received a report of the incident on Sunday.

“There’s a number of things that I think it’s fair to say that we have reviewed so far that are contained in the video that are concerning to us,” said Constable Jason Michalyshyn with the Winnipeg Police Service.

No one has been charged.

CAA Manitoba called the incident disheartening.

If drivers find themselves in a situation like this, the goal should be deescalation, said Erika Miller with CAA Manitoba.

“If someone seems to be getting aggressive with you on the road leave some space between you and that car. If they seem like they want to get into a fight and get some eye contact going, avoid eye contact,” she said.

Continue reading →]]>WINNIPEG —; A violent act of road rage, showing a man attempting to smash the window of a vehicle stopped traffic in St. Vital, was caught on camera.

The video shows Roman Jestadt and his brother driving near St. Anne’s road on Friday, when an SUV pulled beside them at a red light. It then shows Jestadt exchanging angry words with the driver and passenger of the SUV.

The next time the two vehicles came to a stop, the passenger in the SUV got out of the car, and attempted to smash Jestadt’s window.

“I was thinking I’ve got to get out of here, but I’m kind of boxed in because they stopped in front and there’s car in the other lane, so I can’t really go anywhere. He’s just pounding on the glass,” Jestadt said. “It was really a surreal kind of experience.”

Jestadt and his brother were able to drive off without getting hurt and quickly called the cops.

“The fact he’s trying to smash my window, it’s like they’ll probably have no problems ramming my car. At that point so I was literally fearing for my life,” Jestadt said.

Winnipeg police confirmed they received a report of the incident on Sunday.

“There’s a number of things that I think it’s fair to say that we have reviewed so far that are contained in the video that are concerning to us,” said Constable Jason Michalyshyn with the Winnipeg Police Service.

No one has been charged.

CAA Manitoba called the incident disheartening.

If drivers find themselves in a situation like this, the goal should be deescalation, said Erika Miller with CAA Manitoba.

“If someone seems to be getting aggressive with you on the road leave some space between you and that car. If they seem like they want to get into a fight and get some eye contact going, avoid eye contact,” she said.

]]>Man charged with assault after Calgary cab driver struck, causing taxi to roll overhttp://www.seo528.info/man-charged-with-assault-after-calgary-cab-driver-struck-causing-taxi-to-roll-over/
Thu, 24 Jan 2019 12:55:04 +0000http://www.seo528.info/man-charged-with-assault-after-calgary-cab-driver-struck-causing-taxi-to-roll-over/A 38-year-old man who was out on parole has been charged with assault after an incident that ended with a Calgary cab rolling over on Friday. The taxi’s surveillance video captured the cab’s passenger striking the driver on the head multiple times, according to the company’s president.

UPDATE: Man accused in latest Calgary taxi assault was convicted of same crime in 2014

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A Checker Yellow Cab picked up a passenger at about 2:15 a.m. Friday and headed south on Elbow Drive.

Checker Yellow Cabs president Kurt Enders said the driver picked up the passenger at 17 Ave. and 5 St. S.W. but couldn’t get a destination address from the man.

Enders said the driver tried for 20 minutes to get an address, then told him he would just take him downtown, free of charge.

“As they started to head back downtown, the customer in the back started to hit our driver in the head approximately 10 to 12 times,” Enders said Monday, after watching surveillance video of the attack.

“On the first punch, he knocked our driver out and then [the driver] accelerated quite heavily from being passed out and then rolled the car at that time.”

Police said the cab rolled over at Elbow Drive and Crescent Boulevard.

Picture of the rolled Checker Cab July 1.

Courtesy: Kurt Enders

“I was disgusted to see the video,” Enders said.

“It just sent chills throughout my whole body seeing that someone could do that when they were trying to help get someone home safe at the end of the night. It’s very disturbing and I’ve seen videos before and this one probably rates as one of the worst I’ve ever seen.”

A man was arrested at the scene. Police said alcohol is believed to be a factor.

Taxi passenger won’t face charges

Hate crime charges laid against passenger in Calgary taxi abuse video

Hate crime charges laid against passenger in Calgary taxi abuse video

Enders said the cab driver is a father of two who is recovering from facial injuries at home. He said he was thankful to be alive.

“He is doing OK and has a sore jaw, cheek and face,” Enders said, adding he’ll be taking some time off to relax and recover.

The cab company president doesn’t think an assault charge for the suspect goes far enough.

“He did endanger other people’s lives on the road and was heading right for residential property,” he said. “So I think it’s disgusting and hopefully there will be more charges laid once police see the video.”

A 38-year-old man who was out on parole has been charged with assault after an incident that ended with a Calgary cab rolling over on Friday. The taxi’s surveillance video captured the cab’s passenger striking the driver on the head multiple times, according to the company’s president.

UPDATE: Man accused in latest Calgary taxi assault was convicted of same crime in 2014

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A Checker Yellow Cab picked up a passenger at about 2:15 a.m. Friday and headed south on Elbow Drive.

Checker Yellow Cabs president Kurt Enders said the driver picked up the passenger at 17 Ave. and 5 St. S.W. but couldn’t get a destination address from the man.

Enders said the driver tried for 20 minutes to get an address, then told him he would just take him downtown, free of charge.

“As they started to head back downtown, the customer in the back started to hit our driver in the head approximately 10 to 12 times,” Enders said Monday, after watching surveillance video of the attack.

“On the first punch, he knocked our driver out and then [the driver] accelerated quite heavily from being passed out and then rolled the car at that time.”

Police said the cab rolled over at Elbow Drive and Crescent Boulevard.

Picture of the rolled Checker Cab July 1.

Courtesy: Kurt Enders

“I was disgusted to see the video,” Enders said.

“It just sent chills throughout my whole body seeing that someone could do that when they were trying to help get someone home safe at the end of the night. It’s very disturbing and I’ve seen videos before and this one probably rates as one of the worst I’ve ever seen.”

A man was arrested at the scene. Police said alcohol is believed to be a factor.

Taxi passenger won’t face charges

Hate crime charges laid against passenger in Calgary taxi abuse video

Hate crime charges laid against passenger in Calgary taxi abuse video

Enders said the cab driver is a father of two who is recovering from facial injuries at home. He said he was thankful to be alive.

“He is doing OK and has a sore jaw, cheek and face,” Enders said, adding he’ll be taking some time off to relax and recover.

The cab company president doesn’t think an assault charge for the suspect goes far enough.

“He did endanger other people’s lives on the road and was heading right for residential property,” he said. “So I think it’s disgusting and hopefully there will be more charges laid once police see the video.”

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Milos Raonic completes comeback over David Goffin to advance to Wimbledon quarterfinalshttp://www.seo528.info/milos-raonic-completes-comeback-over-david-goffin-to-advance-to-wimbledon-quarterfinals/
Thu, 24 Jan 2019 12:55:03 +0000http://www.seo528.info/milos-raonic-completes-comeback-over-david-goffin-to-advance-to-wimbledon-quarterfinals/LONDON – Canada’s Milos Raonic advanced to the quarter-finals at Wimbledon on Monday, coming back from two sets down to beat Belgian David Goffin 4-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4.

The sixth-seeded Raonic recovered confidently after struggling early in the match and picked up a key break in the fifth game of the fifth set to go up 3-2.

Raonic held serve the rest of the way and put the 11th-seeded Belgian away on his first match-point opportunity. Goffin had trouble returning Raonic’s serve, and the Canadian clinched the match with a confident forehand.

Once again, Raonic’s dangerous serve was on display in the match that took three hours two minutes to complete. He fired 22 aces in the match, giving him 101 through four rounds at the All England Club. But unforced errors got Raonic in trouble early and continued to plague him throughout the match. He finished with 44.

Raonic, from Thornhill, Ont., will next face 28th seed Sam Querry of the United States, who downed France’s Nicolas Mahut 6-4, 7-6 (5), 6-4 in the fourth round.

Raonic and Querry have met three times, with the American holding a 2-1 edge. Querry also advanced past Raonic in a walkover at the 2013 Miami Masters.

Raonic made the semifinals at Wimbedon in 2014 before losing to Roger Federer. The winner of the match between Raonic and Querry will face either third-seed Federer on ninth-seed Marin Cilic in the 2016 semifinals.

Eighth seeds Vasek Pospisil of Vancouver and American Jack Sock won their second-round match 6-4, 6-4 over Australians Lleyton Hewitt and Jordan Thompson.

Toronto’s Daniel Nestor and Britain’s Dominic Inglot, the ninth-seeded duo, faced the French team of Julien Benneteau and Edouard Roger-Vasselin later Monday.

Continue reading →]]>LONDON – Canada’s Milos Raonic advanced to the quarter-finals at Wimbledon on Monday, coming back from two sets down to beat Belgian David Goffin 4-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4.

The sixth-seeded Raonic recovered confidently after struggling early in the match and picked up a key break in the fifth game of the fifth set to go up 3-2.

Raonic held serve the rest of the way and put the 11th-seeded Belgian away on his first match-point opportunity. Goffin had trouble returning Raonic’s serve, and the Canadian clinched the match with a confident forehand.

Once again, Raonic’s dangerous serve was on display in the match that took three hours two minutes to complete. He fired 22 aces in the match, giving him 101 through four rounds at the All England Club. But unforced errors got Raonic in trouble early and continued to plague him throughout the match. He finished with 44.

Raonic, from Thornhill, Ont., will next face 28th seed Sam Querry of the United States, who downed France’s Nicolas Mahut 6-4, 7-6 (5), 6-4 in the fourth round.

Raonic and Querry have met three times, with the American holding a 2-1 edge. Querry also advanced past Raonic in a walkover at the 2013 Miami Masters.

Raonic made the semifinals at Wimbedon in 2014 before losing to Roger Federer. The winner of the match between Raonic and Querry will face either third-seed Federer on ninth-seed Marin Cilic in the 2016 semifinals.

“The primary mandate I had for myself in making this decision was to have it based on the potential for my growth as a player – as that has always steered me in the right direction,” Durant said in the article.

“But I am also at a point in my life where it is of equal importance to find an opportunity that encourages my evolution as a man: moving out of my comfort zone to a new city and community which offers the greatest potential for my contribution and personal growth. With this in mind, I have decided that I am going to join the Golden State Warriors.”

And the 2015 champion Warriors, who squandered a 3-1 NBA Finals lead to lose to LeBron James and the Cavaliers last month, know how tough Durant is in any lineup: They rallied from down 3-1 to beat Durant and the Thunder in a seven-game Western Conference Finals.

Oklahoma City Thunder fans furious about Durant’s decision to leave for Golden State reacted by burning his #35 jersey

TRADER #KD35 @SportsCenter pic.twitter长沙桑拿/NB22KfKsj0

— Jacob Puma (@Jay_Pums) July 4, 2016

I wish Durant would have stuck around like the plastic this jersey was made out of pic.twitter长沙桑拿/jhl7iLuy4e

— Jacob DeLaughter (@jakedelaughter) July 4, 2016

pic.twitter长沙桑拿/uGeCqfb0T6

— Nick Medina (@rapfavnick) July 4, 2016

Golden State applied a full-court press to land Durant. On Friday in the Hamptons, the Warriors sent owner Joe Lacob, general manager Bob Myers, coach of the year Steve Kerr, Curry and Thompson to meet with the 6-foot-9 superstar.

The 2014 MVP and four-time scoring champion led the Thunder to the NBA Finals in 2012, and to the Western Conference finals in four of the past six years – and he’s only 27. He recovered from a broken bone in his right foot that cost him much of last season to post one of the best years of his career.

“I’m from Washington, D.C. originally, but Oklahoma City truly raised me. It taught me so much about family as well as what it means to be a man,” Durant said. “There are no words to express what the organization and the community mean to me, and what they will represent in my life and in my heart forever. The memories and friendships are something that go far beyond the game. Those invaluable relationships are what made this deliberation so challenging.

“It really pains me to know that I will disappoint so many people with this choice, but I believe I am doing what I feel is the right thing at this point in my life and my playing career.”

READ MORE: DeMar DeRozan staying with Raptors

He should be a good fit in Golden State’s varying lineups and gives All-Star Draymond Green another physical body and rebounding presence.

The Warriors topped the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls’ mark and set the NBA regular-season wins record with 73 victories and led the league in scoring.

The Warriors have been one of the league’s deepest teams, and look to be that way again.

Durant has been a difficult opponent for the Warriors —; he averaged 30 points per game against them in this year’s Western Conference finals and dropped a career-high 54 points on them in 2014.

Adding Durant will give the Warriors another chance to chase a title after the bitter feeling that was this season – a record-setting year that ended without the team’s biggest goal being reached. Durant has had to carry much of the scoring load for the Thunder over the years, but having Curry, Green and Thompson on the floor with him should open up space he hasn’t had during his tenure in Oklahoma City.

But the Warriors will have to move players to make room for Durant.

They will have to make a decision on the future of restricted free agent Harrison Barnes. Center Andrew Bogut, meanwhile, removed all references to the Warriors from his 桑拿会所 page and is expected to be traded to clear room for Durant. His 桑拿会所 page now features a photo of the 7-footer in an Australia jersey.

Losing Durant to a top rival will sting for the Thunder.

“Kevin’s contributions to our organization during his nine years were profound, on and off the court,” Thunder Chairman Clayton I. Bennett said in a statement. “He helped the Thunder grow and succeed in immeasurable ways and impacted the community just the same.

“We thank him for his leadership, his play, and how he represented Oklahoma City and the entire state of Oklahoma.”

Continue reading →]]>OAKLAND, Calif. – Kevin Durant decided his best chance for “growth” means leaving his beloved Oklahoma City behind for a big move out West to join the Golden State Warriors to play alongside Splash Brothers Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson.

In the most anticipated move of the NBA off-season, Durant announced his decision Monday on The Players’ Tribune. His deal can become official Thursday, when free agents can sign their new contracts.

“The primary mandate I had for myself in making this decision was to have it based on the potential for my growth as a player – as that has always steered me in the right direction,” Durant said in the article.

“But I am also at a point in my life where it is of equal importance to find an opportunity that encourages my evolution as a man: moving out of my comfort zone to a new city and community which offers the greatest potential for my contribution and personal growth. With this in mind, I have decided that I am going to join the Golden State Warriors.”

And the 2015 champion Warriors, who squandered a 3-1 NBA Finals lead to lose to LeBron James and the Cavaliers last month, know how tough Durant is in any lineup: They rallied from down 3-1 to beat Durant and the Thunder in a seven-game Western Conference Finals.

Oklahoma City Thunder fans furious about Durant’s decision to leave for Golden State reacted by burning his #35 jersey

TRADER #KD35 @SportsCenter pic.twitter长沙桑拿/NB22KfKsj0

— Jacob Puma (@Jay_Pums) July 4, 2016

I wish Durant would have stuck around like the plastic this jersey was made out of pic.twitter长沙桑拿/jhl7iLuy4e

— Jacob DeLaughter (@jakedelaughter) July 4, 2016

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— Nick Medina (@rapfavnick) July 4, 2016

Golden State applied a full-court press to land Durant. On Friday in the Hamptons, the Warriors sent owner Joe Lacob, general manager Bob Myers, coach of the year Steve Kerr, Curry and Thompson to meet with the 6-foot-9 superstar.

The 2014 MVP and four-time scoring champion led the Thunder to the NBA Finals in 2012, and to the Western Conference finals in four of the past six years – and he’s only 27. He recovered from a broken bone in his right foot that cost him much of last season to post one of the best years of his career.

“I’m from Washington, D.C. originally, but Oklahoma City truly raised me. It taught me so much about family as well as what it means to be a man,” Durant said. “There are no words to express what the organization and the community mean to me, and what they will represent in my life and in my heart forever. The memories and friendships are something that go far beyond the game. Those invaluable relationships are what made this deliberation so challenging.

“It really pains me to know that I will disappoint so many people with this choice, but I believe I am doing what I feel is the right thing at this point in my life and my playing career.”

READ MORE: DeMar DeRozan staying with Raptors

He should be a good fit in Golden State’s varying lineups and gives All-Star Draymond Green another physical body and rebounding presence.

The Warriors topped the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls’ mark and set the NBA regular-season wins record with 73 victories and led the league in scoring.

The Warriors have been one of the league’s deepest teams, and look to be that way again.

Durant has been a difficult opponent for the Warriors —; he averaged 30 points per game against them in this year’s Western Conference finals and dropped a career-high 54 points on them in 2014.

Adding Durant will give the Warriors another chance to chase a title after the bitter feeling that was this season – a record-setting year that ended without the team’s biggest goal being reached. Durant has had to carry much of the scoring load for the Thunder over the years, but having Curry, Green and Thompson on the floor with him should open up space he hasn’t had during his tenure in Oklahoma City.

But the Warriors will have to move players to make room for Durant.

They will have to make a decision on the future of restricted free agent Harrison Barnes. Center Andrew Bogut, meanwhile, removed all references to the Warriors from his 桑拿会所 page and is expected to be traded to clear room for Durant. His 桑拿会所 page now features a photo of the 7-footer in an Australia jersey.

Losing Durant to a top rival will sting for the Thunder.

“Kevin’s contributions to our organization during his nine years were profound, on and off the court,” Thunder Chairman Clayton I. Bennett said in a statement. “He helped the Thunder grow and succeed in immeasurable ways and impacted the community just the same.

“We thank him for his leadership, his play, and how he represented Oklahoma City and the entire state of Oklahoma.”

]]>Calgary Stampede ramps up security after 2015 stabbing, severe weather, terror attackshttp://www.seo528.info/calgary-stampede-ramps-up-security-after-2015-stabbing-severe-weather-terror-attacks/
Mon, 24 Dec 2018 04:44:01 +0000http://www.seo528.info/calgary-stampede-ramps-up-security-after-2015-stabbing-severe-weather-terror-attacks/The Calgary Stampede is only three days away and crews are busy setting up and preparing for over a million visitors who are expected on the Stampede grounds.

With all the extra traffic in the city and dense crowds on the ground, Stampede officials are working with police to ramp up security efforts.

READ MORE: City looks to Calgary Stampede for boost in tough economic times

Bag checks will be in place at the front gates where staff will check to make sure weapons and alcoholic beverages don’t make their way onto the grounds.

Bag checks will be in place at the front gates during Calgary Stampede 2016, a program that has been ramped up since it started in 2010.

Sarah Offin / Global News

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Paul Burrows, the manager of security services for the Calgary Stampede, said there will be additional officers set up in the midway area this year following a stabbing last year that sent three men to hospital – one in critical condition.

READ MORE: 3 men taken to hospital after stabbing at Calgary Stampede

The Stampede grounds are patrolled as a separate police district, with officers pulled from some winter programs, including school units. That means officers won’t be pulled from patrols on the streets where Calgarians and visitors can expect to see extra check stops.

An extensive CCTV surveillance system is set up at the park, covering 240 acres on the Stampede grounds.

Terrorist attacks that have taken place around the world in the last year have also motivated officials to step up security. While the attacks in Paris, Turkey and most recently in Baghdad have targeted large groups of people, security officials said they have no reason to believe the Stampede is a target.

“Obviously with everything going on around the globe recently it’s something that we’re very aware of, and we’ve been doing a lot of analytical work to ensure that we have the information that we need,” Insp. Leah Barber with the Calgary Police said. “At this point we don’t have any evidence to suggest this a high-risk target.”

Watch below: Stampede President Bill Gray joins Global Calgary with details on what’s new and exciting for Stampede 2016.

Officials will also be closely monitoring the weather. Last year the Stampede was caught off guard by an intense storm that pelted visitors with marble-sized hail and sent people scrambling for cover.

“We do get surprised by things. The entire city was surprised by the sudden hail storm we had during last year’s event. That came with no real warnings, I believe, from people actively watching that. That’s weather in southern Alberta. It’s wild,” Paul Burrows, manager of security services for the Calgary Stampede, said.

Recent weather events, including a number of tornadoes (two confirmed in recent days near Ponoka and Hardisty), is also cause for concern.

Watch below: Global’s ongoing coverage of recent storms in Alberta

Timelapse shows stormy skies over Calgary

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Timelapse shows stormy skies over Calgary

02:25

Ponoka residents clean up after storm packs serious punch

01:48

Flash Storms rips into Calgary, bringing hail and flooding

00:29

Central Alberta residents clean up after vicious storm rips through

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Central Alberta residents clean up after vicious storm rips through

01:46

Organic farm outside Calgary loses entire harvest in hail storm

02:05

Violent storm passes through southern Alberta

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Viewer video from southern Alberta storm

A weather monitoring system was set up at the Calgary Stampede in 2009 with detailed forecasting of a 10-by-10-square-kilometre area that covers the grounds.

While officials say they can’t foresee everything, they will be watching the sky, the ground and the streets of Calgary closely for anything any threats during Stampede 2016.

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Paul Burrows, the manager of security services for the Calgary Stampede, said there will be additional officers set up in the midway area this year following a stabbing last year that sent three men to hospital – one in critical condition.

READ MORE: 3 men taken to hospital after stabbing at Calgary Stampede

The Stampede grounds are patrolled as a separate police district, with officers pulled from some winter programs, including school units. That means officers won’t be pulled from patrols on the streets where Calgarians and visitors can expect to see extra check stops.

An extensive CCTV surveillance system is set up at the park, covering 240 acres on the Stampede grounds.

Terrorist attacks that have taken place around the world in the last year have also motivated officials to step up security. While the attacks in Paris, Turkey and most recently in Baghdad have targeted large groups of people, security officials said they have no reason to believe the Stampede is a target.

“Obviously with everything going on around the globe recently it’s something that we’re very aware of, and we’ve been doing a lot of analytical work to ensure that we have the information that we need,” Insp. Leah Barber with the Calgary Police said. “At this point we don’t have any evidence to suggest this a high-risk target.”

Watch below: Stampede President Bill Gray joins Global Calgary with details on what’s new and exciting for Stampede 2016.

Officials will also be closely monitoring the weather. Last year the Stampede was caught off guard by an intense storm that pelted visitors with marble-sized hail and sent people scrambling for cover.

“We do get surprised by things. The entire city was surprised by the sudden hail storm we had during last year’s event. That came with no real warnings, I believe, from people actively watching that. That’s weather in southern Alberta. It’s wild,” Paul Burrows, manager of security services for the Calgary Stampede, said.

Recent weather events, including a number of tornadoes (two confirmed in recent days near Ponoka and Hardisty), is also cause for concern.

Watch below: Global’s ongoing coverage of recent storms in Alberta

Timelapse shows stormy skies over Calgary

00:47

Timelapse shows stormy skies over Calgary

02:25

Ponoka residents clean up after storm packs serious punch

01:48

Flash Storms rips into Calgary, bringing hail and flooding

00:29

Central Alberta residents clean up after vicious storm rips through

00:29

Central Alberta residents clean up after vicious storm rips through

01:46

Organic farm outside Calgary loses entire harvest in hail storm

02:05

Violent storm passes through southern Alberta

01:31

Viewer video from southern Alberta storm

A weather monitoring system was set up at the Calgary Stampede in 2009 with detailed forecasting of a 10-by-10-square-kilometre area that covers the grounds.

While officials say they can’t foresee everything, they will be watching the sky, the ground and the streets of Calgary closely for anything any threats during Stampede 2016.

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Economy Shoe Shop joins legal action against Nova Centre constructionhttp://www.seo528.info/economy-shoe-shop-joins-legal-action-against-nova-centre-construction/
Mon, 24 Dec 2018 04:43:59 +0000http://www.seo528.info/economy-shoe-shop-joins-legal-action-against-nova-centre-construction/The Economy Shoe Shop Cafe and Bar has joined the claim for compensation in connection to the construction of the Nova Centre in downtown Halifax.

There are now five local businesses that have retained Wagners Law Firm, including The Wooden Monkey restaurant, The Carleton Music Bar & Grill, Attica Furnishings and Biscuit General Store.

According to Wagners, the businesses are hoping to recover the losses suffered during the prolonged construction of the convention centre. The project began in January 2013 and has been delayed several times. It is currently scheduled to be complete in early 2017.

Business owners have complained about street and sidewalk closures, reduced parking, noise, dust and in some cases, utilities being cut off with little warning and no compensation.

The defendants — all three levels of government, Argyle Developments Inc., its parent company Rank Incorporated and the Halifax Convention Centre Corporation — received notice last Monday.

Lawyer Ray Wagner told Global News his clients are seeking compensation for injurious affection and hope to reach an agreement on compensation through negotiation. If that is not successful, Wagner will make a claim for compensation to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board.

He expects compensation to be in the hundreds of thousands of dollars for each business.

In response to the legal action, the municipality’s legal team said last week they do not believe a claim for injurious affection under the Expropriation Act applies to them.

Continue reading →]]>The Economy Shoe Shop Cafe and Bar has joined the claim for compensation in connection to the construction of the Nova Centre in downtown Halifax.

There are now five local businesses that have retained Wagners Law Firm, including The Wooden Monkey restaurant, The Carleton Music Bar & Grill, Attica Furnishings and Biscuit General Store.

According to Wagners, the businesses are hoping to recover the losses suffered during the prolonged construction of the convention centre. The project began in January 2013 and has been delayed several times. It is currently scheduled to be complete in early 2017.

Business owners have complained about street and sidewalk closures, reduced parking, noise, dust and in some cases, utilities being cut off with little warning and no compensation.

The defendants — all three levels of government, Argyle Developments Inc., its parent company Rank Incorporated and the Halifax Convention Centre Corporation — received notice last Monday.

Lawyer Ray Wagner told Global News his clients are seeking compensation for injurious affection and hope to reach an agreement on compensation through negotiation. If that is not successful, Wagner will make a claim for compensation to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board.

He expects compensation to be in the hundreds of thousands of dollars for each business.

In response to the legal action, the municipality’s legal team said last week they do not believe a claim for injurious affection under the Expropriation Act applies to them.

Temperatures started out around 12 degrees before warming into the low 20s by early afternoon.

Partly to mostly cloudy skies are dominating the day with a very slight chance of a stray shower later on.

Tonight

Partly to mostly cloudy skies will continue tonight as the mercury drops back to around 11 degrees.

Tuesday

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A mix of sun and cloud will start off the day tomorrow before clouds build back in midday with a slight chance of a late day shower in the area.

Temperatures will rise up to around 22 degrees in the afternoon with humidity making it feel a few degrees warmer.

Wednesday-Friday

Increasing cloudiness is also expected on Wednesday with a chance of late day showers.

There’s a better chance of showers on Thursday with a weak upper low swinging through before some weak upper level ridging moves in for Friday helping to bring back some more sunshine.

Daytime highs are likely to remain in the low-to-mid 20s through the end of the week.

Weekend Outlook

At this point it looks as though there’s a good chance of showers or thunderstorms on Saturday and most models are bringing in an upper low later in the weekend that is likely to bring in some steadier rain Sunday into early next week.

There’s more discrepancy in temperatures over the weekend with daytime highs at this point likely to be in the mid-20s both days before cooling off into early next week.

Brandi Sankey took this Your Saskatchewan photo near Lloydminster:

July 4: Brandi Sankey took this Your Saskatchewan photo near Lloydminster.

Brandi Sankey / Viewer Submitted

Saskatoon weather outlook is your one stop shop for all things weather for Saskatoon, central and northern Saskatchewan with a comprehensive, detailed look at your local forecast that you can only find here.

Temperatures started out around 12 degrees before warming into the low 20s by early afternoon.

Partly to mostly cloudy skies are dominating the day with a very slight chance of a stray shower later on.

Tonight

Partly to mostly cloudy skies will continue tonight as the mercury drops back to around 11 degrees.

Tuesday

Related

SaskAlert app will keep people in Saskatchewan informed of emergencies

Environment Canada admits to differing standards of weather coverage

Multiple tornadoes touch down in Saskatchewan on Father’s Day

A mix of sun and cloud will start off the day tomorrow before clouds build back in midday with a slight chance of a late day shower in the area.

Temperatures will rise up to around 22 degrees in the afternoon with humidity making it feel a few degrees warmer.

Wednesday-Friday

Increasing cloudiness is also expected on Wednesday with a chance of late day showers.

There’s a better chance of showers on Thursday with a weak upper low swinging through before some weak upper level ridging moves in for Friday helping to bring back some more sunshine.

Daytime highs are likely to remain in the low-to-mid 20s through the end of the week.

Weekend Outlook

At this point it looks as though there’s a good chance of showers or thunderstorms on Saturday and most models are bringing in an upper low later in the weekend that is likely to bring in some steadier rain Sunday into early next week.

There’s more discrepancy in temperatures over the weekend with daytime highs at this point likely to be in the mid-20s both days before cooling off into early next week.

Brandi Sankey took this Your Saskatchewan photo near Lloydminster:

July 4: Brandi Sankey took this Your Saskatchewan photo near Lloydminster.

Brandi Sankey / Viewer Submitted

Saskatoon weather outlook is your one stop shop for all things weather for Saskatoon, central and northern Saskatchewan with a comprehensive, detailed look at your local forecast that you can only find here.

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Alberta judge who asked sex assault complainant why she couldn’t keep knees together to apologizehttp://www.seo528.info/alberta-judge-who-asked-sex-assault-complainant-why-she-couldnt-keep-knees-together-to-apologize/
Mon, 24 Dec 2018 04:43:56 +0000http://www.seo528.info/alberta-judge-who-asked-sex-assault-complainant-why-she-couldnt-keep-knees-together-to-apologize/A Federal Court judge who asked a sexual assault complainant why she couldn’t keep her knees together wants to keep serving on the bench and plans to apologize for his remarks at a public hearing.

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A Canadian Judicial Council inquiry scheduled for September is to determine whether Justice Robin Camp, who made the comments in 2014 as a provincial court judge in Calgary, should be removed from his job.

A notice of response outlining Camp’s position was posted to the council’s website on Monday.

“Justice Camp wants to continue serving as a judge,” it says.

“He believes he can make a positive contribution as a member of the Canadian judiciary. He will strive to keep improving and to keep learning.”

The notice says Camp plans to apologize at the inquiry committee meeting.

Camp has undergone training and counselling with a superior court judge, a psychologist and an expert in sexual assault law.

“His counselling has given him a deeper understanding of the trauma faced by survivors of sexual assault and about the discriminatory history of sexual assault law,” the response says.

“Justice Camp understands his insensitive and inappropriate comments were hurtful towards sexual assault survivors in particular and Canadians generally. He will not make these types of comments again.”

The notice does not represent a review of evidence supporting Camp’s position.

An inquiry committee made up of three council members and two senior lawyers will weigh the allegations against Camp.

Among other things, it’s alleged Camp made comments that “reflected an antipathy” toward laws meant to protect vulnerable witnesses, engaged in “stereotypical or biased thinking” and asked the complainant questions that relied on “discredited, stereotypical assumptions” of how one should behave following a sexual assault.

Watch below: The fallout grew in Nov. 2015 over controversial comments made by a Calgary judge presiding over a sexual assault case.

In requesting the inquiry earlier this year, Alberta Justice Minister Kathleen Ganley wrote that Camp’s conduct “was so manifestly and profoundly destructive of the concept of impartiality, integrity and independence of the judicial role that public confidence has been sufficiently undermined to render Justice Camp incapable of executing his judicial office.”

Ganley added it would be “truly unfortunate” if Camp’s widely publicized comments resulted in a “chilling effect on victims of sexual abuse, making them hesitant to come forward.”

The Federal Court has ordered Camp to no longer hear cases until further notice.

Related

‘Victim-blaming is still alive and well,’ says Sheldon Kennedy on Alberta judge

A Canadian Judicial Council inquiry scheduled for September is to determine whether Justice Robin Camp, who made the comments in 2014 as a provincial court judge in Calgary, should be removed from his job.

A notice of response outlining Camp’s position was posted to the council’s website on Monday.

“Justice Camp wants to continue serving as a judge,” it says.

“He believes he can make a positive contribution as a member of the Canadian judiciary. He will strive to keep improving and to keep learning.”

The notice says Camp plans to apologize at the inquiry committee meeting.

Camp has undergone training and counselling with a superior court judge, a psychologist and an expert in sexual assault law.

“His counselling has given him a deeper understanding of the trauma faced by survivors of sexual assault and about the discriminatory history of sexual assault law,” the response says.

“Justice Camp understands his insensitive and inappropriate comments were hurtful towards sexual assault survivors in particular and Canadians generally. He will not make these types of comments again.”

The notice does not represent a review of evidence supporting Camp’s position.

An inquiry committee made up of three council members and two senior lawyers will weigh the allegations against Camp.

Among other things, it’s alleged Camp made comments that “reflected an antipathy” toward laws meant to protect vulnerable witnesses, engaged in “stereotypical or biased thinking” and asked the complainant questions that relied on “discredited, stereotypical assumptions” of how one should behave following a sexual assault.

Watch below: The fallout grew in Nov. 2015 over controversial comments made by a Calgary judge presiding over a sexual assault case.

In requesting the inquiry earlier this year, Alberta Justice Minister Kathleen Ganley wrote that Camp’s conduct “was so manifestly and profoundly destructive of the concept of impartiality, integrity and independence of the judicial role that public confidence has been sufficiently undermined to render Justice Camp incapable of executing his judicial office.”

Ganley added it would be “truly unfortunate” if Camp’s widely publicized comments resulted in a “chilling effect on victims of sexual abuse, making them hesitant to come forward.”

The Federal Court has ordered Camp to no longer hear cases until further notice.